The kids can play

The Subiaco Lions have gotten their season off to a bang with a 77 point victory over the West Perth Falcons at Medibank Stadium.

One of the youngest Colts squads to ever grace Medibank Stadium, which included seven debutants, put on a clinical display against the Falcons, dominating contested possession and clearances.

Intense midfield pressure lead to 19 more scoring shots than the Falcons, which were happily converted by Michael Wood (8) and Rhys McAlister (5).

Max Walters had a day in the park on debut for the maroon and gold with 26 disposals and two goals, but was part of a solid unit which negated West Perth’s midfield for a majority of the game.

Influential Players:
Max Walters:
The debutant hit the ground running, recording 26 disposals and kicking two goals. One of the goals a booming 55 metre bomb at the end of the third quarter to crush the Falcons. I’m looking forward to watching more from Walters this year, and you should too.

Christopher Bryan:
Nothing more impressive that a defender than can sweep the play gather the ball and hit a target out of defence. Bryan is cool and composed under pressure and has the legs to outrun most forwards.

Greg Clark:
Another debutant Greg Clark showed why he got the go ahead. Gathered 20 possessions but the most impressive part of his game was the pressure. Eight tackles and numerous contested possessions left a sour taste in West Perth’s mouth.

BIG WOOD GOES HARD:
Senior forward Michael Wood’s performance tonight would put shudders through any opposing back man. Wood hit goals on the run, in the pocket and from set shots to record eight goals and 22 disposals. The signs are looking ominous for this talent packed forward line

FIRST QUARTER:
The Colts were electric from the start. But believe it or not the Falcons were incredibly competitive in the first 10 minutes, going goal for goal before the Lions broke loose.